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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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